Jan 22, 2018 | Legislation, Medicaid, News and Updates
On January 22, 2018, the Senate passed a continuing resolution to reopen and fund the government through February 8, 2018. Included in the bill is a 6-year extension of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The final policy details surrounding the program...
Jan 12, 2018 | Medicaid, News and Updates, Waivers
On January 12, 2018, Kentucky became the first state to impose work requirements as a condition of Medicaid eligibility. The initiative, known as “Kentucky HEALTH,” applies to non-disabled adults beneficiaries ages 19 to 64 and exempts former foster care...
Jan 11, 2018 | Medicaid, News and Updates, Waivers
CMS Work Requirements in 1115 Medicaid Waivers On January 11, 2018, CMS released guidance paving the way for states to obtain waivers to institute work requirements as a condition for Medicaid eligibility, a sharp deviation from prior CMS policy. This shift does not...
Jan 11, 2018 | Medicaid, News and Updates, Waivers
On January 11, 2018, CMS released guidance supporting states seeking to condition Medicaid eligibility on a beneficiary’s participation in a community engagement, skill training, education, or job search initiative. CMS cited state requests for greater flexibility and...
Jan 10, 2018 | 340B, News and Updates
On January 10, 2018, the House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee released a report summarizing the results of a hearing on the 340B Drug Pricing Program and request for data from 340B covered entities, and making recommendations for program...
